90th Anniversary

The Carolina Theatre of Durham has launched a 90-day fundraising initiative to finish raising the remainder of $600,000 in matching funds approved by the City of Durham earlier this year. The Silent Phase of Matching Campaign Brings in More Than $400,000 in Private Donations

City Match Sparks Carolina Theatre Fundraising CampaignSilent Phase of Matching Campaign Brings in More Than $400,000 in Private Donations

DURHAM (August 31, 2016) — Celebrating its 90th year in the heart of downtown Durham, the Carolina Theatre announced today that it has launched a 90-day fundraising initiative to finish raising the remainder of $600,000 in matching funds approved by the City of Durham earlier this year.

The Carolina Theatre of Durham will host its 90th Anniversary party thanks to donations from local businesses.

The Carolina Theatre turned 90 years-old on Tuesday (February 2)! Our majestic downtown Durham venue is celebrating its landmark anniversary with a year-long slate of special events, including a 90th Anniversary Party this Saturday, February 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Carolina Theatre of Durham announced a full slate of events to help celebrate its 90th Anniversary.

The Carolina Theatre will celebrate its 90th year in the heart of Downtown Durham in 2016 with a year-long celebration filled with spectacular live events, interesting special programs and exciting new partnerships.

The last remaining of the original downtown theatres, the Carolina Theatre opened on Feb. 2, 1926 as the Durham Auditorium. Nine decades later, the city-owned historic concert and performing arts venue has become a community treasure and one of its most beloved institutions.